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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RAMAPO TOWN BOARD HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 2007

The Town Board of the Town of Ramapo convened in Regular Session on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in the Edwin Wallace Auditorium at Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York.

Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence called the meeting to order and Town Clerk, Christian G. Sampson called the roll. The following board members were present and answered to their names:

Present: Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence

Councilwoman Frances M. Hunter

Councilman Edward Friedman

Councilman David J. Stein

Town Attorney Michael L. Klein

Town Clerk Christian G. Sampson

Deputy Supervisor Fran Hunter led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPOINTMENT OF DETECTIVE SERGEANT

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-540

WHEREAS, Brian Corbett currently holds the position of Police Sergeant at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Sergeant Brian Corbett be hereby promoted to the position of Detective Sergeant at the annual salary of $116,000 (excluding longevity), effective October 13, 2007.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

APPOINTMENT OF POLICE SERGEANT

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-541

WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Sergeant at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Kenneth Joyce, of Nanuet, New York Contingent Permanent Police Sergeant from Civil Service List Number 05115C (PROM), effective October 13, 2007 at an annual salary of $109,433 (excluding longevity).

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

PROMOTION TO DETECTIVE SERGEANT

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-542

WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Police Sergeant at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Blaine Howell, of Central Valley, New York Contingent Permanent Police Sergeant from Civil Service List Number 05115C (PROM), effective October 13, 2007 at an annual salary of $109,433 (excluding longevity).

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB:3100

PROMOTION TO DETECTIVE 3^RD GRADE

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-543

WHEREAS, Robert Fitzgerald currently holds the position of Police Officer Grade One at the Town of Ramapo Police Department, and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Police Officer Robert Fitzgerald be hereby promoted to the position of Detective Third Grade at the annual salary of $108,533 (excluding longevity) effective October 13, 2007.

SOURCE OF FUNDS OPERATING BUDGET 3120AB.3100

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by all board members:

Resolution No. 2007-544

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the following Minutes of the Ramapo Town Board be hereby approved, adopted and recorded in the Minute Book:

September 10, 2007 – Regular

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: AUDIT OF TOWN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: O’CONNOR DAVIES MUNNS & DOBBINS, LLP

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 – 545

WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP, One Barker Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601, dated May 23, 2007, to examine the financial statements of the various Town funds for the years ending December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2008 with options for year December 31, 2009, December 31, 2010 and December 21, 2011 at the following fees:

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Fee $76,400 $79,400 $82,600 $85,900 $89,300 and

WHEREAS, the Finance Department has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby retain O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP to examine the financial statements of various funds of the Town for the above years at the fees set forth above, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, LLP in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR IMPROVING DAM AND SPILLWAY AT SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE: LANGAN ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –546

WHEREAS, the Department of Parks & Recreation is in receipt of a proposal from Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, River Drive Center 1, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407, to evaluate and prepare plans for improving the dam and spillway that creates the irrigation pond located between the 13^th and 14^th holes at Spook Rock Golf Course in the amount of $19,750, and

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Langan Engineering & Environmental Services for evaluation and preparation of plans for the improvement of the dam and spillway at the Spook Rock Gold Course in the amount of $19,750.

Source of Funds: 7197H14.344609

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GAZEBO IN STONEGATE PARK: CEDARBROOK CONSTRUCTION

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 – 547

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2006-807, named a gazebo to be constructed the Town’s “Stonegate Property” in memory of Bernard Weiner, a long-time educator and community activist, and

WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from John W. Bender d/b/a Cedarbrook Construction, Route 9W, Tomkins Cove, New York 10986, for the purchase and installation of a gazebo in the amount of $8,000, and

WHEREAS, Nathan Oberman has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of John W. Bender d/b/a Cedarbrook Construction in the amount of $8,000 for the purchase and installation of a gazebo in the “Stonegate Property”, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with John W. Bender d/b/a Cedarbrook Construction in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 7197H14.34460 (New Construction)

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: RECONDITION OF LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS AT RELLA PARK: TRI-STATE ATHLETIC FIELD SERVICES, INC.

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –548

WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department is in receipt of a proposal from Tri-State Athletic Field Services, Inc., 145 North Franklin Turnpike, Suite 109, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, to recondition three (3) Little League fields at Rella Park in the amount of $19,890, and

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of Parks & Recreation, has reviewed the proposal and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Tri-State Athletic Field Services, Inc. to recondition the three (3) Little League fields at Rella Park in the amount of $19,890, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Tri-State Athletic Field Services, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 7197H14.34611

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM TRAINING: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –549

WHEREAS, the County of Rockland wishes to reimburse the Town for Police Department overtime for counter-terrorism training in the amount of $493.85, and

WHEREAS, the Town, in order to receive the above funds, must enter into an Inter-municipal Agreement with the County of Rockland,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of Rockland with respect to reimbursement for Police Department overtime for counter-terrorism training in the amount of $493.85, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the County of Rockland in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: RECEIPT OF 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: COUNTY OF ROCKLAND

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 -550

WHEREAS, the Town has been awarded a 2007 Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $130,000 for the Weldler Park Improvements II, and

WHEREAS, in order to receive the above grant the Town must execute an agreement with the County of Rockland,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to enter an agreement with the County of Rockland with respect to receipt of 2007 Community Block Grant for the Weldler Park Improvements II, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the County of Rockland in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL: NEW YORK STATE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –551

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Highway Law of the State of New York, the maintenance of State Highways includes the control of snow and ice thereon as the Commissioner of Transportation, hereinafter “COMMISSIONER”, may deem to be necessary to provide reasonable passage and movement of vehicles over such highways, and

WHEREAS, the work of such control of snow and ice may be done by the Town of Ramapo, hereinafter “TOWN”, pursuant to an agreement entered into between the TOWN and the COMMISIONER, and

WHEREAS, the TOWN has previously entered into an agreement with the

COMMISIONER and such agreement expires on June 30, 2009, and

WHEREAS, the COMMISSIONER has proposed to extend the agreement for an additional one year period commencing July 1, 2009 and terminating June 30, 2010 at a total compensation of $97,972.85 for the remainder of the agreement unless changed by future update, and

WHEREAS, the Deputy Superintendent of Highways, Anthony Sharan, has reviewed the agreement and recommends its approval.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo does hereby approve and authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement to extend the Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement for an additional one year to June 30, 2010 at a total compensation for the additional year of $97,972.85.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE: HUDSON ENERGY SERVICES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 – 552

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-506, accepted the proposal of Stuyvesant Energy LLC for the supply of natural gas, and

WHEREAS, the Resolution should have been for the supply of electric and not natural gas, and

WHEREAS, the Hudson Valley Municipal Purchasing Group (HVMPG), of which the Town is a member, solicited proposals for the purchase of electric supply, and

WHEREAS, HVMPG has recommended that the following proposal be accepted:

Hudson Energy Services: electric supply at a guaranteed discount of .001 mil per kilowatt hour below Orange and Rockland’s monthly supply price

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with the above recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the above proposal of Hudson Energy Services, 4 Executive Boulevard, Suite 301, Suffern, New York 10901, for the supply of electricity for the period of June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Hudson Energy Services in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2007-506 is hereby rescinded.

Source of Funds: (Various Departments) 3420

TERMINATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT TO OPERATE CONCESSION STAND AT JOSEPH T. ST. LAWRENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH & SPORTS CENTER: KEVIN’S COMFORT KITCHEN

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –553

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-201, approved a license agreement with Kevin’s Comfort Kitchen, of 1 Sussex Court #501, Suffern, New York, to operate a concession stand at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community, Health & Sports Center, and

WHEREAS, Kevin’s Comfort Kitchen, in a letter dated August 1, 2007, has advised the Town of its intention to terminate the license agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby agrees to terminate its license agreement to operate a concession stand at the St. Lawrence Center with Kevin’s Comfort Kitchen retroactive to August 15, 2007.

ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION DEED: CARDINAL COURT SUBDIVISION

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 -554

WHEREAS, the Village of Airmont Planning Board approved a subdivision entitled “Cardinal Court Subdivision” located in the vicinity of Still Drive and Horton Drive in Airmont, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Board, as a condition of approval, required dedication of a Sanitary Sewer Easement, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has reviewed said easement and recommends its acceptance,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the Sanitary Sewer Easement for dedication subject for recording.

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR TRIAL APPRAISALS: GREYSTONE VALUATION GROUP, INC. - PHILIP & TILLY ROTH

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 – 555

WHEREAS, Philip & Tilly Roth have commenced an Article 7 proceeding against

the Town with respect to their property located at 12 Grosser Lane, Monsey, New York, and

WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of a proposal from Greystone Valuation Group, Inc., 273 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York 10701, to prepare a trial-ready appraisal at a fee not to exceed $2,500.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby accepts the proposal of Greystone Valuation Group, Inc. to provide a trial-ready appraisal with respect to the above matter, subject to the terms set forth above, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with Greystone Valuation Group, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 1420A.3452

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR TRIAL APPRAISALS: GREYSTONE VALUATION GROUP, INC. – JOSEPH & ESTHER GROSSINGER

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Supervisor St. Lawrence and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 – 556

WHEREAS, Joseph & Esther Grossinger have commenced an Article 7 proceeding against the Town with respect to their property located at 14 Maple Terrace, Monsey, New York, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with Greystone Valuation Group, Inc. in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 1420A.3452

AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGE ORDER: NEW PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE BUILDING – MECHANICAL COMPONENT : DESIGN AIR, INC.

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –557

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-176, entered into an agreement with Design Air, Inc., 120 Route 59, Hillburn, New York 10931, for the indoor mechanical component of the construction of the New Public Works Office Building in the amount of $147,704.00, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board, by Resolution No. 2007-244, approved Change Order No. 1 to the above agreement and decreased the contract amount to $140,739, and

WHEREAS, Edward P. Dzurinko, Director of the Department of Public Works, has recommended that the following Change Order No. 2 be approved:

Change Order No. 2:

Item Description Amount

1 Charge the geothermal loops with glycol $ 6,966.00

(Material - $4,227.00)

(Labor - $2,739.00)

2 Furnish & Install air separator w/strainer $ 6,885.00

and high pressure thermal expansion

tank:

Material

1. (TACO AC 025 air separator - $1,923.00)

2. (TACO PAX 130 expansion tank - $1,315.00)

3. (piping, valves, pad hanging materials - $680.00)

Labor

4. (Installation - $2,967.00)

TOTAL $13,851.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Change Order No. 2 is hereby approved and the contract amount for the indoor mechanical component of the construction of the New Public Works Office Building is hereby increased from $140,739 to $154,590.

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REDUCTION OF TOBACCO ADVERTISING

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –558

WHEREAS, tobacco use is a major cause of death of thousands of persons every year, and is the leading preventable cause of death in our communities, and

WHEREAS, the Surgeon General has concluded that tobacco advertising contributes to youth smoking rates, and

WHEREAS, each year tobacco companies spend millions to market cigarettes in the State of New York, and

WHEREAS, many youths under age 18 in New York State become new daily smokers each year, and

WHEREAS, Tobacco advertising in retail stores has a powerful influence on teen, who are significantly more likely to smoke due to advertising than they are due to peer pressure, and

WHEREAS, research shows that youth are more than twice as likely as adults to recall tobacco advertising, and

WHEREAS, outdoor and exterior-facing tobacco ads at retail stores are often seen by students walking to and from school, and

WHEREAS, retail stores are an integral and valuable part of our community,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby partners with POW’R Against Tobacco in requesting that retailers reduce overall tobacco advertising in their place of business and eliminate tobacco advertising from areas likely to be seen by children, including exterior poles, walls, windows facing “out,” interior wall space below five feet, near candy displays, and on counter tops, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby encourages law enforcement agencies throughout to take appropriate measures to ensure all local, state and federal laws regarding all signage are observed.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-559

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Liquid Calcium Chloride, and

WHEREAS, these bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on August 28, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, Superintendent of Highways, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by James Reed Sales, Inc., and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by James Reed Sales, Inc. of Union Street, Athens, NY 12015 for:

Liquid Calcium Chloride @$0.92/gallon

for Ice Control

Liquid Calcium Chloride @$0.92/gallon

for Dust Control

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that that Ramapo Town Clerk be hereby authorized to return the bid deposit of the successful bidder upon the execution of a contract with the Town, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to sign an agreement with James Reed Sales, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING 5142DA.3468

SNOW REMOVAL (SAND, SALT, DEICING SUPPLIES)

ACCEPTANCE OF BID: WELDLER PARK LIGHTING

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-560

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for Weldler Park Lighting, and

WHEREAS, these bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on October 2, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law,

WHEREAS, Michelle Antosca, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, recommends the acceptance of the bid submitted by Eagle Electric,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bid submitted by Eagle Electric of 110 West Crooked Hill Road, Pearl River, NY 10965 for:

Total Construction Price: $137,900.00

Stated Allowance (Fixed Amount): $ 5,000.00

Orange & Rockland Service Fees: $ 5,000.00

Total Lump Sum Base Bid: $147,900.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk be hereby authorized to return all bid bonds and/or bid checks to the respective bidders, except the bid deposit of the successful bidder, which shall be returned upon the execution of a contract with the Town, and

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Eagle Electric, in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that acceptance of the above bid is subject to approval of the Rockland County Office of Community Development.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: CAPITAL: 8997H29.34460

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION: TOWING TOWN OF RAMAPO VEHICLES INCLUDING TRUCKS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-561

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited Request for Quotations for Towing Town of Ramapo Vehicles (Including Trucks), and

WHEREAS, Request for Quotations were received by the Town Attorney’s Office and opened on October 3, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law,

WHEREAS, Lt. William Gravina recommends the acceptance of the quotation submitted by Buckwild Services, Inc., and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Request for Quotation submitted by Buckwild Services, Inc. of 15 Mountain Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901 for:

Vehicles under 26,000 lbs. $45.00

Vehicles over 26,000 lbs. $125.00

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Buckwild Services, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: Various Operating

ACCEPTANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF TOWN TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, CCTV SYSTEMS & RELATED EQUIPMENT

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-562

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited Request for Proposals for Maintenance and Repair of Town Telephone Systems, CCTV Systems and Related Equipment, and

WHEREAS, these proposals were received by the Town Attorney’s Office and opened on August 8, 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the law, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo recommends the acceptance of the Request for Proposal by Care Security Systems, Inc.,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Request for Proposal submitted by Care Security Systems, Inc. of 28 Parker Drive, Monsey, NY 10952 for:

Clark Center Telephone & Voicemail Systems: $1,000.00

Golf Course Telephone & Voicemail System: $975.00

Tax Receiver’s CCTV System: $425.00

Saddle River Pool Telephone System: $270.00

Spook Rock Pool Telephone System: $270.00

Council Room Audio & Video Rack: $3,000.00

Courtroom Audio System: $2,000.00

Police Department CCTV System: $2,000.00

Torne Valley System: $1,000.00

Mark up from distributor’s invoice for parts: 15%

be hereby approved and accepted, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Care Security Systems, Inc., in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: VARIOUS OPERATING: 1110A.3421, 1330A.3421, 1670A.3421, 3120AB.3421, 7110A.3421, 7150A.3421, 7180A.3421, 7250A.3421

REJECTION OF BID: CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BOCCE COURTS

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-563

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office of the Town of Ramapo has solicited bids for the Construction of Three Bocce Courts in the Town of Ramapo, and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo, and opened on September 18, 2007, and the Town Board rejected said bids and authorized the Town Attorney’s Office to solicit new bids, and

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Town Clerk of the Town of Ramapo and opened on October 4, 2007, and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Michelle Antosca, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, that the bids received on October 4, 2007 be rejected, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office concurs with said recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the bids received on October 4, 2007 for the Construction of Three Bocce Courts in the Town of Ramapo be rejected, and the Town Attorney’s Office be hereby authorized to solicit new bids, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Ramapo Town Clerk be hereby authorized to return the bid bond to the sole bidders.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM PERAZZO

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-564

WHEREAS, William Perazzo of Spring Valley, New York has resigned from his position of Information Services Assistant I, effective September 21, 2007,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the resignation, as submitted by William Perazzo, be hereby accepted.

AUTHORIZATION FOR UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, POLICE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-565

WHEREAS, Joseph Halfon of Monticello, New York has requested a leave of absence from his position of Code Enforcement Officer Part Time, no pay and no benefits, for the period of October 4, 2007 through April 30, 2006.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the leave of absence, as submitted by Joseph Halfon, be hereby accepted.

RECLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TO

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I – PARKS & RECREATION

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-566

WHEREAS, the Director of Parks & Recreation has recommended the re-classification of the position of Assistant Maintenance Mechanic in the Town of Ramapo’s Parks & Recreation Department, currently held by Edward Kearon, to Maintenance Mechanic I , and

WHEREAS, the Rockland County Personnel Office has classified the position of Maintenance Mechanic I,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board authorizes the establishment of the position of Maintenance Mechanic I.

APPOINT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I – PARKS & RECREATION

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-567

WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Maintenance Mechanic I at the Town of Ramapo Department of Parks & Recreation, and

WHEREAS, The Director of Parks & Recreation, has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Edward Kearon. Spring Valley, New York Maintenance Mechanic I, effective October 13, 2007 at the annual salary of $63,400.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 7110A.3100

APPOINT PROVISIONAL SHOP SUPERVISOR – CENTRAL GARAGE, DPW

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-568

WHEREAS, there is a vacancy in the position of Shop Supervisor at the Town of Ramapo Central Garage, and

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has made the following recommendation,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Board does hereby appoint Joseph Bogert, Pine Bush, New York, Provisional Shop Supervisor effective October 13, 2007 at the annual salary of $77,064.

SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPERATING BUDGET 1640A.3100

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET TO REFLECT RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM NYS FOR PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –569

WHEREAS, the Town is in receipt of $11,920.07 from New York State for the purchase of body armor, and

WHEREAS, receipt of said funds is not reflected in the 2007 Town Budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Ilan Schoenberger, Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

Increase Account AB.233894 (NYS Criminal Justice) by $11,920.07 and

Increase 3120AB.3412 (Uniform Clothing) by $11,920.07

to reflect receipt of the above funds.

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET TO REFLECT PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Supervisor St. Lawrence and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –570

WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department recently purchased playground equipment for Besen Parkway and Children’s Park, and

WHEREAS, the 2007 Budget does not contain funds specifically allocated for the above purchase,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Ilan Schoenberger, the Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

Transfer $113,775.80 from Account 7197H18.39909 to

Account 7197H14.34460 to fund the above purchase.

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET TO REFLECT DRILL-N-FILL PROJECT AT SPOOK ROCK GOLF COURSE

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –571

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department does not have sufficient funds specifically allocated for the annual Drill-n-Fill project at Spook Rock Golf Course,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby authorizes Ilan Schoenberger, Director of Finance, to amend the 2007 Town Budget as follows:

Transfer $5,000 from Account 7190A.3104 (Seasonal Salaries) and

$4,000 from Account 7310A.34813 (Full Day Transportation) and

$2,000 from Account 7180A.3446 (Property Repair and Maintenance) to

Account 7250A.3446 (Property Repair and Maintenance)

to fund the above Drill-n-Fill project at the Golf Course.

AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 2007 BUDGET TO REFLECT PURCHASE OF PUMP STATION PUMPS AND APPURTENANCES

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –572

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works will be purchasing pump station pumps and appurtances, and

WHEREAS, the Department budget does not contain sufficient funds for said purchase,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that Ilan Schoenberger, Director of Finance, is hereby authorized to transfer $15,000 from Account 8130SS.3104 (Seasonal Salaries) to Account 8130SS.3448 (Sewage Treatment) to fund the above purchase.

AUTHORIZATION FOR MONSEY FIRE DISTRICT/MONSEY FIRE COMPANY TO STORE FIRE TRUCK AT “HTI” BUILDING

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –573

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Monsey Fire District, in a letter dated October 9, 2007, has requested permission to store an antique fire apparatus at the former HTI building for a one year period, and

WHEREAS, Anthony Sharan, the Superintendent of Highways, has no objection to the above request,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby grants permission to the Monsey Fire District to store an antique fire apparatus at the former HTI building for up to a one year period commencing October 22, 2007 and terminating on October 21, 2008 subject to the following:

a) Monsey Fire District shall name the Town as an additional insured

with respect to storage of the antique fire apparatus, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Monsey Fire District in a form to be approved by the Town Attorney’s office.

SETTLEMENT OF STONE INDUSTRIES VS. TOWN OF RAMAPO

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –574

WHEREAS, Stone Industries, Inc. commenced an action seeking an order declaring that portion of the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Law which changed the zoning classification of property owned by Stone Industries, Inc. from PI to RR-80 be declared invalid, and

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office has recommended that the above action be settled pursuant to a Stipulation and Order, subject to approval of the Supreme Court, Rockland County,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that it hereby settles the above action subject to further Town’s approval of a Stipulation and Order subject to approval of the Supreme Court, Rockland County.

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE – ADOPTION OF SEQRA DETERMINATION: STONE MOUNTAIN PROPERTY

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Friedman, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 –575

WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo is proposing to purchase approximately 425 acres located in the Torne Valley area of the Town of Ramapo for open space and prevention of unwarranted development, and

WHEREAS, the Ramapo Town Board is the Lead Agency with regard to such proposal pursuant to New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

WHEREAS, the proposed action is a Type 1 action as defined in NYCRR Part 617, and

WHEREAS, after review of a type 1 Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1 and 2, it appears that the proposed action will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that upon the recommendation of John Lange, the Town’s Planning Consultant, the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impact on the environment and the Town Board does hereby adopt a negative declaration dated October 10, 2007.

ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE: STONE MOUNTAIN PROPERTY

The following resolution was moved by Councilman Stein, seconded by Councilwoman Hunter and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007 -576

WHEREAS, Stone Industries, Inc. is the owner of property located in the Torne Valley section of Ramapo, designated on the Town of Ramapo tax map as Sections 47.11-1-1.1 and 39.20-1.2, and

WHEREAS, said property consists of approximately 505 acres, and

WHEREAS, the interests of the Town will be best served by the purchase of a portion of the above property by the Town, for the preservation of said property as open space, and to prevent significant residential or industrial development, and

WHEREAS, Stone Industries, Inc. has agreed to sell approximately 425 acres of the entire 505 acre parcel, thereby retaining title to 80 acres, as more particularly described on the survey of said property, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Town hereby agrees to purchase the above described property for $5,250,000 plus normal closing expenses, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents for the above purchase in a form approved by the Town Attorney’s Office.

Source of Funds: 7197H14.344619- Open Space

OPEN PERIOD FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The following persons addressed the Town Board this evening:

Anthony Mele – Christine Drive, Chestnut Ridge – congratulated Town Board on promotions in Police Department; expressed concern for the timing of resolutions
Robert Romanowski – Maple Avenue, Monsey – expressed concern for parking

Problem on Maple Avenue; requested help of Town Board

Jack Rosenberg – Somerset Drive, Suffern – discussed Open Space Committee;

suggested that Committee and Town Board be commended on acquisitions; questioned the Parkland designations; suggested that Town Board officially notify, and get blessing of, Suffern Village Board in connection with gazebo dedication in Suffern.

Eva Nordhauser – 116 Bon Aire West, Suffern – expressed concern for vandalism including her car in Suffern Park; fence broken.
Kathy McCartin – 46 Forest Drive, Garnerville – commended town for its excellent governance of a very diverse town.
Dave Kanegis – expressed concern for changes in Town and asked if there were any objective, non-political papers discussing Town issues.
Mike Marusik – Suffern – took exception to the tenor of remarks that suggest code words; racism or prejudice is an issue.

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Friedman and unanimously adopted by those board members present:

Resolution No. 2007-577

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Open Period for Public Participation held this evening, October 10, 2007, be hereby closed at 11:35 PM.

COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Hunter – discussed Gussy Levine’s (aged 97) new book “The Wall Grew and Grew”.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

There was no report this evening.

ADJOURNMENT

The following resolution was moved by Councilwoman Hunter, seconded by Councilman Stein and unanimously adopted by all board members:

Resolution No. 2007-578

RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Ramapo that the Regular Meeting of the Ramapo Town Board held this evening, October 10, 2007, be hereby adjourned at 11:37 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Christian G. Sampson

Town Clerk